[RangerGrant]

For years I have used HKS speedloaders with my wheel guns, but am allways looking for something better. On page 52 of the March '03 Blue Press I see Maxfire Speedloaders listed. If anyone has any experience with these I'd appreciate your comments, pro & con. Thanks.

best, RG

[Jim March]

I haven't used 'em yet, but what scares me is how you yank 'em off sideways. I'm not sure I like how that stresses the crane.

[Sisco]

I got a couple of them, keep them with my bedside gun. The rounds release easily so stress on the crane isn't a problem. The problem with them is that the rounds do release so easily. If you drop them or try to carry them in your pocket they are likely to fall out.

[braindead0]

My wife has two for her 7-shot tracker, they're different that for sure. They seem to hold the rounds pretty well, and the prices is certainly good.

I wouldn't worry about stressing the crane, once you get the proper technique down it's not too hard.

[Matthew_Q]

I asked about these on another board, and the replies I got weren't very positive.

Someone said the spill rounds too easily.

I might get a couple for range use, or for starting loads in IDPA matches, but I think I'll rely on HKS or Safariland speedloaders for serious work.

Any similar experience with these ones?

[RangerGrant]

Thanks to all for posting back. Next time I place an order I think I'll try a pair (at $9.95 a pair it won't break the budget).

best, RG

[Poohgyrr]

FWIW,

I really prefer Safariland Comp II's- the finger grooves help me line the speedloader up correctly with the cylinder and this speeds up reloading quite a bit. I also like the release better.

Only problem I have with Comp II's is that Safariland doesn't make them for the N frames or 7/8 shot models.

[9mmepiphany]

i also prefer the safariland comp II as a good balance of speed, security and ease of use.

like poohgyrr, i'm disapointed at the availability for different models. that's why i'm using the HKS for my smith 696 (5-shot .44)